Sunshine Coast to Kingston flights
Kingston lies 1,487 km (924 mi) east of Sunshine Coast, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Sunshine Coast | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Norfolk Island |
| Population | 398,840 | 880 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+11 (Pacific/Norfolk) |
| Nearest large airport | MCY, 7 km out | NLK, 3 km out |
Clocks in Kingston are 1 h ahead of Sunshine Coast right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kingston
Crossing from Australia into Norfolk Island: the dialling code becomes +672.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 81 km).
Arriving in Kingston
Kingston is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,398 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Island International Airport (regional) | NLK | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,398 ft | 371 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kingston from Sunshine Coast?
1,487 km (924 mi) in a straight line, east of Sunshine Coast.
How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Kingston by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sunshine Coast and Kingston?
Kingston is 1 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Norfolk against Australia/Brisbane).
Which airports are used for Sunshine Coast to Kingston flights?
Typically Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK).
What currency do I need in Kingston?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.